Quick Start Guide
NXC-ME260/64 NetLinx Master Card
NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Master Card
The NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (FIG. 1) and Module is the
controller for NetLinx Control Systems. The NXC-ME260/64 (FG2010-64)
can be installed in the NetLinx CardFrame (NXF), the NetLinx Integrated
Controller (NXI), or in a NetLinx Module (NXS-MHS) enclosure.
ATTENTION!
To utilize the newest firmware features, verify the Master is using the latest
released firmware from www.amx.com.Verify the NetLinx Studio program
being used is Version 1.2 build 200 or higher.
Telnet security configuration access is disabled on this unit.
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the
NXC-ME260/64 front panel LEDs.
FIG. 1 NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (front view)
NXC-ME260/64 Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
Power consumption 750 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory • Compact Flash: 32 MB standard (upgradeable)
• Volatile: 64 MB
• Non-volatile: 1 MB
Microprocessor Coldfire 5407 (32-bit)
Front Panel Components:
Program port DB9 (male) connector that supports RS-232 communications to
your PC for system programming and diagnostics. You set the
port's communication speed with the Baud Rate DIP switch. There
are Program ports located on the front and rear panels of the
Master Card for easy access. Because these ports share the same
circuitry, you should never use both at the same time; doing so will
result in communication and/or programming errors.
Status LED Green LED blinks to indicate system and communication status.
Output LED Red LED blinks when the Master Card transmits data, sets
channels on and off, sends data strings, etc.
Input LED Yellow LED blinks when the Master Card receives data from
button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
Program Port DIP Switch 8-position DIP switch on the front of the card for setting the baud
rate for the Program port.
Rear Panel Components:
PWR connector 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power
supply.
EXPANSION OUT port RJ11 connector connects to an AXB-SPE Slave Port Expander.
Ethernet 10/100 port The (RJ-45) Ethernet Port default setting automatically negotiates
the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use
half duplex or full duplex mode.
Ethernet 10/100 LEDs Display communication activity, connections, speeds, and mode
information.
AXlink connector Black 4-pin (male) captive-wire connector that provides data and
power to external control devices.
Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power
supply.
Axlink Status LED Green LED blinks to show AXlink and expansion port data
activity.
PROGRAM port 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and
diagnostics. There is a Program port located on the front and rear
of the Master Cards for easy access. Because these ports share
the same circuitry, you should never use both ports at the same
time. Doing so will result in communication and/or programming
errors.
ICSNet connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to
external ICSNet devices.
• ICSNet LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
ICSHub In/Out
connectors
Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to
the Master Card.
• ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
NXC-ME260/64 Specifications (Cont.)
Weight .55 lbs (.25 kg)
Box Contents • NXC-ME260/64
• 5, 4 and 2-pin captive wire connectors
• Front plate with screws and washers
Optional Accessories • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
•NXFCardFrame(FG2001)
• NXI Integrated Controller (FG2101)
• NXS-MHS Module (FG2009)
• PSN2.8: Power supply (FG423-17)
• PSN4.4: Power supply(FG423-45)
• PSN6.5: Power supply (FG423-41)
Ethernet Ports Used by the NXC-ME260/64
Port type Description Standard Port #
ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master and
Master-to-device communications.
1319 (UDP/TCP)
Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to
configure and diagnose a NetLinx system.
23 (TCP)
HTTP The Master has a built-in web server that complies with
the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the required
features of HTTP v1.1.
80 (TCP)
HTTPS The ME260/64 has a built-in SSL protected web server. 443 (TCP)
FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server that
conforms to RFC959.
21/20 (TCP)
Internet Inside The Internet Inside feature the Master uses, by default, is
port 10500 for the XML based communication protocol.
This port is connected to by the client web browser’s JVM
when Internet Inside control pages are retrieved from the
on-board Master’s web server.
10500 (TCP)
Ethernet 10/100 Rear Panel LED Patterns
Yellow Green
A-activity
Receiving Ethernet data packets.
On Off
L-link
Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly
Off On
Speed
• Transmitting at 100 Mbps
• Transmitting at 10 Mbps
Off
Off
On
Off
FD-full duplex
• Full duplex mode
• Half duplex mode
Off
Off
On
Off
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns
LEDs and Blink Patterns
Mode Description
STATUS
(green)
OUTPUT
(red)
INPUT
(yellow)
OS Start Starting the operating system. On On On
Boot Master is booting. On Off On
Contacting DHCP
server
Master is contacting a DHCP
server for IP configuration
information.
On Off Fast Blink
Unknown DHCP
server
Master could not find the DHCP
server.
Fast Blink Off Off
Downloading Boot
firmware
Downloading Boot firmware to
the Master Card's on-board flash
memory.
Do not cycle power during this
process!
Fast Blink Fast Blink Fast Blink
No program running There is no program loaded, or
the program is disabled.
On Off Off
Normal Master is functioning normally. 1 blink per
second
Lights to
indicate
activity
Lights to
indicate
activity
